100 Patacas (Return of Macau to China) 2009 front 100 Patacas (Return of Macau to China) 2009 back
100 Patacas (Return of Macau to China) 2009 photo
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100 Patacas Return of Macau to China

2009 year
Silver (.999) 155.52 g 65.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Macau (China)
Period
Special Administrative Region (1999-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
100 Patacas 100 MOP = USD 12
Currency
Pataca (1894-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
155.52 g
Diameter
65.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95983
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sculpture of the "Lotus Flower in Full Bloom"

Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin

Lettering:
10º Aniversário do Regresso de Macau à Pátria
1999-2009

Translation: 10th Anniversary of the Return of Macau to the Home Land

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Macau's return to China from Portuguese rule, which took place on December 20, 1999. The coin's design features an image of the Ruins of St. Paul's, a historic landmark in Macau, and the words "10th Anniversary of Macau's Return to the Motherland" in Chinese characters. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in the history of Macau.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  1000 - - - - - -

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